EMDocs

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Answer : Basilar Artery Occlusion Epidemiology:  Basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is a subset of the posterior circulation strokes. Posterior circulation strokes are estimated to account for 20% of all strokes, with BAO accounting for ~1% of all strokes. Symptoms may range from days to months prior to stroke onset.

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EMS Stroke Outcomes Hospitals 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Again, there was no increase in thrombotic stroke in the TXA group – TXA looks safe. 2014 Dec;77(6):852-8; discussion 858. in the TXA group vs 53.7% in the placebo group). This study moves trauma care beyond just ‘survival’. What about head injury , though? Eckert MJ, Wertin TM, Tyner SD, Nelson DW, Izenberg S, Martin MJ.

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Head Injuries Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes 145

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This is analogous to a left ventricle with constant stroke volume and heart rate, respectively. Taylor KJW, Burns PN, Wells PNT: Clinical Applications of Doppler Ultrasound. Pulmonary circulation 2014, 4(2):211-219. However, the following model should dispel some of these half-truths.

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Burns Stroke Ultrasounds Wellness 40

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. Epub 2014 Dec 3. Epub 2014 Oct 27. Notably, PCT is not elevated in noninfectious inflammatory conditions including most rheumatological diseases, gout, SLE, and IBD. Kinetics & Reference Range: Normal serum levels of PCT are < 0.05

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Use soothing sensory measures: speak softly, offer a pacifier, and stroke the skin softly. A special note on codeine : Tylenol with codeine (“T3”) has never been a very effective pain medication, as up to 10% of patients lack enzymatic activity to metabolize it into morphine, its active form ( Crews 2014 ).

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

21 Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with a burning epigastric pain that has been worsening over the past week. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen. doi:10.1136/heartjnl-2014-306362 LeWinter MM. Tension headaches are characterized by bilateral location and mild to moderate intensity.

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Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

These patients suffer from untreated physical injuries, including gunshot wounds, shrapnel, accidents, envenomations, sequelae of physical or sexual assault, and heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies. In: CDC Yellow Book 2024. Confl Health.

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Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75